Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Production Supervisor is to ensure effective, safe and cost-efficient operations and effective staff management for the Production, Soil room, and Washroom departments.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Lead Soil room and Washroom staff to meet daily/weekly production goals through efficient production processes:
   • Ensure that adequate staffing exists through effective scheduling.
   • Effectively manage labor costs as directed.
   • Ensure that all employees are adequately trained.
   • Ensure that quality and production standards are met.
2. Lead ironing and tumble fold areas as directed to meet daily/weekly production goals through efficient production processes:
   • Ensure that adequate staffing exists through effective scheduling.
   • Effectively manage labor costs as directed.
   • Ensure that all employees are adequately trained.
   • Ensure that quality and production standards are met.
3. Exhibit sound leadership in concert with Crown Laundry culture:
   • Listen to all employees, respect the employee’s right to speak up
   • Serve as a role model for respect for the company’s policies and procedures
4. Fill in and assist with any position as needed to ensure that production goals are met. This includes tie-out, production positions, etc.
5. Work in constant collaboration with maintenance to maintain equipment.
6. Uphold a genuine regard for safety by ensuring that safety committee meetings are held monthly on relevant topics.
   • React immediately to perceived safety violations or issues, notifying the Plant Manager.
7. Track and communicate necessary information to employees regarding production targets, achievements, etc.
   • Communicate visibly via a Production Board
   • Hold periodic department meetings to discuss accomplishments.
   • Responsible for ensuring that production reports are completed correctly everyday for the employees under his/her supervision
8. Responsible for product quality:
   • Ensure that formulas and processes are documented, taught and followed.
9. Handle administrative duties as needed:
   • Generate reports as needed in a timely manner 
   • Work with office staff to ensure that new hire paperwork and other reporting is handled efficiently and accurately.

1. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

• Any disciplinary issues should be discussed first with the Plant Manager before implementation.
• Changes to existing procedures.

• May decide to move employees between work stations to meet production requirements.

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 3 years Production experience in a related production environment, preferably in a lead position
• Solid leadership acumen
• Excellent organizational skills
• Has succeeded at a job that required attention to detail, flourishing in a fast pace and measuring/communicating results
• Exceptional internal collaboration skills
• Familiarity with production safety regulations/issues